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subsidiary

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1sub·sid·i·ary 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1subsidiary
Pronunciation:
\səb-ˈsi-dē-ˌer-ē, -ˈsi-də-rē\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Latin subsidiarius, from subsidium reserve troops
Date:
1543
1 a: furnishing aid or support : auxiliary <subsidiary details> b: of secondary importance <a subsidiary stream>2: of, relating to, or constituting a subsidy <a subsidiary payment to an ally>
sub·sid·i·ari·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of subsidiarily \-ˌsi-dē-ˈer-ə-lē\ adverb


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